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Does the iPad have GPS? Can it replace a GPS device?

Does the iPad have GPS? Can it replace a GPS device?

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Not only does the cellular iPad model have access to 4G LTE data, it also includes an Assisted GPS chip, meaning it can pinpoint your location as accurately as most GPS devices. Even without this chip, the WiFi version of the iPad can still do a good job of figuring out where you are using WiFi triangulation. It’s not as accurate as the A-GPS chip, but you’d be surprised at how accurately it can pinpoint your location.

The iPad comes with Apple Maps, a full-featured mapping service. It combines Apple’s mapping system with data from the popular GPS service TomTom. It can also be used hands-free by using the Siri voice assistant to ask for directions and listen to turn-by-turn directions. A recent update also gives Apple Maps access to transit directions, so you can use it as a guide while walking and driving.

While Apple Maps was criticized for being a step behind Google Maps when it first launched, it has come a long way in the intervening years. In addition to turn-by-turn directions, Apple Maps has partnered with Yelp to give you quick access to reviews when you search for shops and restaurants.

A nice feature is the ability to open a 3D mode in major cities and areas, giving you a beautiful view of the city.